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weatherproof

American  
[weth-er-proof] / ˈwɛð ərˌpruf /

adjective

  1. able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather.


verb (used with object)

weatherproofs, present (3rd person singular) weatherproofed, past participle, past weatherproofing present participle
  1. to make (something) weatherproof.

weatherproof British  
/ ˈwɛðəˌpruːf /

adjective

  1. designed or able to withstand exposure to weather without deterioration

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. (tr) to render (something) weatherproof

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of weatherproof

First recorded in 1610–20; weather + -proof

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WSJ | Buy Side: From weatherproof boots to chic heeled finds, these women’s winter boots are recommended by style pros.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 27, 2026

Consumer watchdogs also believe more policyholders would be incentivized to weatherproof their homes if insurers offered discounts for people who took these mitigation measures into their own hands.

From MarketWatch Oct. 15, 2025

These army-green, weatherproof devices are about the size of a Kleenex box, and typically strapped to a tree while they record virtually anything within earshot.

From Salon Apr. 6, 2024

The cubes are made of weatherproof steel, weighing a collective 156 tons.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 27, 2024

Derek came back ashore with the radio—a small unit with a weatherproof seal and fresh nicad batteries.

From "The River" by Gary Paulsen

She adds that good shoes and weatherproofs are essential.

From BBC Feb. 27, 2026

That included, among other things, weatherproofed glass ceiling panels in the atrium — thankfully.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2023

But they have not necessarily weatherproofed their lineup as much as last year’s second-half and postseason struggles suggested they should.

From Washington Post Dec. 15, 2022

The indoor model dispenses with a built-in battery and isn’t weatherproofed, helping make it cheaper and smaller.

From The Verge Oct. 5, 2021

These weren’t weatherproofed snowsuits, they’re just insulated—not waterproof.

From Slate Apr. 24, 2019

The walls of the new house are painted, the driveway sealed with pitch, the shingles and sun deck weatherproofed and stained.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

It also has a weatherproofing technologies segment focused on products that protect buildings from harsh climates and moisture.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

It also added features like weatherproofing and air conditioning so the house can survive the elements — and not act like a solar oven.

From New York Times Jan. 25, 2024

The lodge had been closed since March 27 for a $10.8 million rehabilitation project that included interior and exterior improvements, weatherproofing and bringing the lodge into compliance with current codes and accessibility standards.

From Seattle Times May 7, 2023

For locals who had spent the previous days stocking up on supplies and weatherproofing their homes, the barren bay presented a final, if risky, chance to frolic before the storm drove them inside.

From Washington Post Sep. 28, 2022

Perhaps if they did they would lose their physiological weatherproofing, like Arctic birds kept in warm tents, who being released get frostbitten feet.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

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